Ukiah care worker accused of elder abuse

A Ukiah woman was arrested for alleged elder abuse last week after it was reported that she had a confrontation with a resident of a care home, the Ukiah Police Department reported.

According to the UPD, someone at the facility in the 1300 block of South Dora Street reported at 7:05 p.m. April 20 that an employee, identified as Sandra L. Gonzalez, 40, was observed having a confrontation with a resident, who may have attacked her.

When officers contacted Gonzalez, they reportedly smelled alcohol and tests revealed she had a "significant blood alcohol level." The officers also reportedly found "several bottles of alcohol hidden in the facility" and in the suspect's possession.

Gonzalez was arrested on suspicion of elder abuse in relation to her allegedly being intoxicated while caring for others.

Man arrested for harassing gym users

A 39-year-old Redwood Valley man was arrested early Wednesday morning for allegedly harassing women as they entered a gym on South Main Street, the Ukiah Police Department reported.

According to the UPD, a caller from World Gym reported at 5:30 a.m. April 24 that a drunk man was approaching women as they arrived at the business and asking them if they wanted to "go to the bushes with him."

An officer responded and arrested the man, identified as Wayne R. Campbell, on suspicion of being drunk in public and violating his parole.

Ukiah man arrested for allegedly punching roommate

A 20-year-old Ukiah man was arrested last week for allegedly punching one of his roommates in the mouth when she asked him to turn his music down, the Ukiah Police Department reported.

According to the UPD, officers responded to the Ukiah Valley Medical Center at 12:50 a.m. April 18 where a woman was being treated for a laceration to her mouth requiring sutures.

The victim told officers that she confronted one of her roommates, identified as Daniel K. Pierce, about him being loud and playing music while she was trying to sleep. Later, he reportedly punched her in the mouth and pushed her to the ground.

The victim said as she left the house to go to the hospital, her other roommates laughed at her.

When officers contacted Pierce, he reportedly admitted to pushing the victim down, but denied hitting her. He was arrested on suspicion of battery with significant injury and booked into Mendocino County Jail.